We now offer FTIR drug checking at our Thursday site!

NEED has partnered with HEPPAC to provide free FTIR drug checking at our Thursday site, from 6-7 p.m. (note that FTIR drug checking is not offered for the entirety of our Thursday site). Individuals can bring samples to the folx at HEPPAC and get same-day results on what’s in their samples. Visit our Services and Projects page to learn more.

The Homeless Action Center and Berkeley Free Clinic have moved!

The Berkeley Free Clinic (BFC), previously across from NEED’s Sunday site on Durant Avenue, is now across town at 830 University Avenue in a building shared with Lifelong.

The Homeless Action Center (HAC), previously next to NEED’s Tuesday site in the Long Haul, is now located at 2150 Dwight Way.

Both organizations moved in 2025.

Information on naloxone (Narcan)

NEED offers overdose prevention treatment through the distribution of naloxone, an opioid antagonist that can prevent overdoses. Naloxone (also known as Narcan) is available at all three of our sites.